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Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish Shows Its Character Creator: Dice Rolls, Flaws and No Superheroes

Source: NACON press release

Compiled by MetaPatchAI · Published , 12:04 PM ET

Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish Shows Its Character Creator: Dice Rolls, Flaws and No Superheroes

Oct 30, 2026: You won't play a chosen one in this World of Darkness game. NACON and developer Teyon (the studio behind RoboCop: Rogue City) released a new video on Oct 30, 2026 showing the character creation tool for Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish. The press release describes a system built on the tabletop RPG's 5th Edition rules, complete with dice rolls and virtues and flaws. The game is still due on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) in 2027.

The pitch: you're just a human

According to NACON's press release, you play "an ordinary human," not "an invincible superhero," and "your character sheet is the ultimate key to survival." The game sends your Hunter through the streets of New York City to hunt the creatures of the night.

How character creation works

1. Appearance - You start from pre-set models, then sculpt the details: physical build, hairstyle, clothing, tattoos and scars ("that tell the story of a troubled past").

2. Archetype or custom build - Pick a pre-built archetype to jump straight into the story, or build from scratch.

3. Attributes unlock skills - Investing points in an attribute unlocks tiers in related skills. NACON's example: Strength feeds Brawl, Melee and Intimidation. - The goal, according to the release, is "rapid specialization" with room to fine-tune a playstyle based on diplomacy, stealth or occult knowledge.

4. Dice rolls in actual gameplay - Skills feed into dice rolls during play. In NACON's examples, a charismatic Hunter can talk their way out of a bloodbath, and a sharp mind can uncover crucial clues.

5. Virtues and flaws - Before starting, you choose virtues and flaws, strengths and weaknesses that NACON says will "directly shape your destiny."

What the director says

Piotr Latocha, Game Director at Teyon, is quoted in the release:

"The heart of any RPG lies in the player's ability to truly make their character their own. That's why we wanted to deliver a character creator that is both deep and highly accessible. Every decision, from appearance to skills, will impact how you survive in the unforgiving world of Hunter: The Reckoning."

Part of the "Month of Darkness"

The reveal is part of the "Month of Darkness", a celebration of White Wolf's World of Darkness universe. NACON says it follows an earlier dev diary on adapting the tabletop RPG system into a video game. Both videos are linked from the press release.

Why RPG fans should care

Tabletop-faithful systems are a big promise. Talk-your-way-out options and stat-driven dice checks put Deathwish closer to a classic CRPG than a pure action game, though NACON still calls it an "action-RPG." How much combat leans on dice versus player skill is the big open question.

What's confirmed / not confirmed

Confirmed (NACON press release, Oct 30, 2026): - A character creation showcase video was released Oct 30. - The system adapts the tabletop RPG's 5th Edition rules, with archetypes or from-scratch builds. - Attributes unlock skill tiers (Strength → Brawl, Melee, Intimidation). - Dice rolls affect gameplay outcomes; virtues and flaws are chosen before play. - The setting is New York City. - Platforms are PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, in 2027.

Not confirmed / not stated: - A specific release date or price. - The full list of attributes, skills, archetypes, virtues or flaws. - Whether dice rolls are shown on screen, or whether combat hits are dice-based. - Body types, voice options, or editing your character after creation. - Any PS4, Xbox One or Switch versions (none are announced in the release).

We haven't played the game; this summarizes NACON's official release.

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